Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) belongs to the Robotics category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BOTZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ charges 0.68% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Robotics category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 0.35% | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | BOTZ vs BOTT | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 0.47% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | BOTZ vs IBOT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.65% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 0.70% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | BOTZ vs PBOT | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 0.75% | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | BOTZ vs HUMN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 18. There are 6 ETFs in the Robotics category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 59.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 59 | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | BOTZ vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 47 | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 36 | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | BOTZ vs BOTT | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 33 | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 31 | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | BOTZ vs HUMN |
Top Performing BOTZ Alternatives (YTD)
BOTZ is at -0.94% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Robotics category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 27.77% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | BOTZ vs PBOT | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 22.40% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | BOTZ vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 16.23% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 7.05% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 5.27% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ has 26.29% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Robotics category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 24.58% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | BOTZ vs IBOT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 24.94% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 26.10% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 26.93% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | BOTZ vs PBOT | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 33.90% | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | BOTZ vs HUMN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.34%. There are 2 ETFs in the Robotics category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | -16.74% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | BOTZ vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -17.35% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | -20.40% | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | BOTZ vs HUMN | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -20.58% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | -21.66% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 88 | 9.09% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | BOTZ vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.37% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | BOTZ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 56 | 20.53% | 10.08B | May 2018 | BOTZ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 15 | -4.70% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | BOTZ vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 54 | 3.92% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | BOTZ vs COPX | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -10.96% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | BOTZ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 89 | 6.88% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | BOTZ vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 84 | 35.04% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | BOTZ vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 50 | 17.87% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | BOTZ vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 42 | 6.62% | 1.20B | Jun 2011 | BOTZ vs SDIV |
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